{
  "id": 335826,
  "title": "My Dubai Rent: Restaurant boss bowled over by great value of Dh69,000 two-bedroom apartment in Al Jaddaf",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/my-dubai-rent-restaurant-boss-bowled-over-by-great-value-of-dh69-000-335826",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/09/my-dubai-rent-restaurant-boss-bowled-over-by-great-value-deal-at-dh69000-two-bedroom-apartment-in-al-jaddaf/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sylvana Sari, a 38-year-old restaurateur from Indonesia, has found the perfect home in Dubai's fast-growing Al Jaddaf district. The two-bedroom apartment, where she lives with her husband Bobby, their seven-year-old daughter Louisa, and a nanny, costs a competitive Dh69,300 per year. The spacious 1,300 square foot home offers three bathrooms, two balconies, and is situated on the first floor of a new building. The family chose this location due to its proximity to the airport, their respective workplaces, and the convenience of Al Jaddaf's E44, E66, and E11 roads. The apartment includes a gym, rooftop swimming pool, clinic, pharmacy, and mini-mart, making it a convenient and well-connected location. While there are some improvements the family would like to see, such as more green areas and a playground, they are grateful for the reasonable rent and plan to continue living in the apartment for the time being.",
  "summary": "Restaurateur Sylvana Sari, 38, moved to the UAE 12 years ago and has rented a spacious apartment in Dubai’s fast-growing Al Jaddaf district for half of that period. The former Emirates cabin-crew employee from Indonesia shares the two-bedroom unit with her husband, Bobby, 37, their seven-year-old daughter, Louisa, and a nanny. Ms Sari says the well-connected area suits both the location of her…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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